Do I NEED to upgrade

monepolk
monepolk Posts: 1,146
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Listening to my LSi 15s trying to decide if I Need to upgrade to the LSiMs.
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  • drumminman
    drumminman Posts: 3,396
    yes
    "Science is suppose to explain observations not dismiss them as impossible" - Norm on AA; 2.3TL's w/sonicaps/mills/jantzen inductors, Gimpod's boards, Lg Solen SDA inductors, RD-0198's, MW's dynamatted, Armaflex speaker gaskets, H-nuts, brass spikes, Cardas CCGR BP's, upgraded IC Cable, Black Hole Damping Sheet strips, interior of cabinets sealed with Loctite Power Grab, AI-1 interface with 1000VA A-L transformer
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    LOL
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    I'm trying to get someone to talk me out of this.
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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    Lol it's expensive to upgrade lol.

    I haven't felt the need to myself but if you've got that code then saving half would make it more palatable.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    Yeah they are making it very tempting. I would have to put a few things off to the side for a while.
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  • Mikey081057
    Mikey081057 Posts: 7,127
    Do it!
    My New Year's resolution is 3840 × 2160

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    ManCave: HT:Polk LSiM 706VR3 LSiM 703's LSiM 702's|| Marantz AV7002 AV PrePro Sunfire TGA-7401| Sony PS4 Pro| Sony PS4 Pro|SVS PB13 Ultra| Oppo UDP 203 | Music Hall MMF 5.3se TT w/ Soundsmith Carmen | Samsung 55" SUHD TV | Sony PS4

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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    I see you have both. Have you tried the 703's in your HT. Mine would have to pull double duty, HT and 2 channel.
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    You can't pass it up for 50% off. I just pulled the trigger on a pair of 703's and I'll probably have VR3 do his magic on them.
    Anaheim Hills CA,
    HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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  • Upstatemax
    Upstatemax Posts: 2,685
    I casually brought up the 50% off to my wife and how the 703's would be such a deal; She gave me a quite a look.

    I'll give you a hint: it was not filled with love and approval...
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    If your current speakers are still working perfectly then NO, you don't NEED to upgrade!
    Marantz AV-7705 PrePro, Classé 5 channel 200wpc Amp, Oppo 103 BluRay, Rotel RCD-1072 CDP, Sony XBR-49X800E TV, Polk S60 Main Speakers, Polk ES30 Center Channel, Polk S15 Surround Speakers SVS SB12-NSD x2
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    No complaints with my current speakers which is what's making this decision so hard.
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  • blehmbo
    blehmbo Posts: 179
    Will you regret NOT getting it?
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  • nspindel
    nspindel Posts: 5,343
    Since it's your money and not mine, I'd say yes, definitely a necessity!
    Good music, a good source, and good power can make SDA's sing. Tubes make them dance.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    cfrizz wrote: »
    If your current speakers are still working perfectly then NO, you don't NEED to upgrade!
    I'll do you one better than that, even if your current speakers don't work you still don't NEED to upgrade? This whole damn hobby is unnecessary, nothing discussed on this website is ever NEEDED.

    None of us can make the decision for you, what you really need to hear is if the LSiM is worth upgrading to, and the simple answer to that question is 'yes'. The original LSi line were good speakers, but IMO the newer LSiM are on another plane of existence when it comes to both looks and sound.
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    nspindel wrote: »
    Since it's your money and not mine, I'd say yes, definitely a necessity!

    I like your style :)

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  • EricMB
    EricMB Posts: 16
    I also took advantage of the 50% off to grab the 703's...Moved my LSi7's to my home theater setup, which ended up costing me more $$ in order to complete the 5.1 with matching LSi's... So this upgrade cost me a ton. Oh well...All for the love of music!
    HiFi Setup: Luxman L-100U and T-110, Pioneer PL-516, Sony DVP-NS57P, Polk LSiM703, Polk DSW Pro 440wi

    Home Theater Setup: Onkyo TX-NR709, Polk LSi7, Polk LSiC, AR Sub
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  • Vlad.Grigorian
    Vlad.Grigorian Posts: 17
    AsSiMiLaTeD wrote: »
    cfrizz wrote: »
    If your current speakers are still working perfectly then NO, you don't NEED to upgrade!
    I'll do you one better than that, even if your current speakers don't work you still don't NEED to upgrade? This whole damn hobby is unnecessary, nothing discussed on this website is ever NEEDED.

    None of us can make the decision for you, what you really need to hear is if the LSiM is worth upgrading to, and the simple answer to that question is 'yes'. The original LSi line were good speakers, but IMO the newer LSiM are on another plane of existence when it comes to both looks and sound.

    I am with AsSiMiLaTeD on this one. The LSiM's are quite an improvement over the Lsi's. In my humble opinion, though, it is not worth upgrading from LSi15's to LSiM707s or even LSiM705s. 90% of the improvement falls into treble/midrange category, so the 703s will give you the most bang for the buck, provided you have a capable sub or two. Granted, the 705s and 707s look terrific, but I am not sure from an upgrade perspective it is easy to justify the price (double).

    I went from LSi-9s (with good subs) to LSiM-703s, then to LSiM-705s. But in all honesty the 705s were purchased purely for their looks.

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  • EndersShadow
    EndersShadow Posts: 17,596
    I really wish the 703's were wall mountable. For those of us with small kido's that could push them over that would make life much simplier.

    Personally I'm the crazy one as the LSiM's just dont do it for me compared to the LSi's.

    Maybe I just need to hear them again but after having them in my setup for a month and hearing them next to LSi 9's and modded 9's they just didnt do anything special for me.

    That said not every speaker is for every person, so to each his own.
    "....not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted." William Bruce Cameron, Informal Sociology: A Casual Introduction to Sociological Thinking (1963)
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    Vlad.Grigorian wrote: »
    I am with AsSiMiLaTeD on this one. The LSiM's are quite an improvement over the Lsi's. In my humble opinion, though, it is not worth upgrading from LSi15's to LSiM707s or even LSiM705s. 90% of the improvement falls into treble/midrange category, so the 703s will give you the most bang for the buck, provided you have a capable sub or two. Granted, the 705s and 707s look terrific, but I am not sure from an upgrade perspective it is easy to justify the price (double).

    I went from LSi-9s (with good subs) to LSiM-703s, then to LSiM-705s. But in all honesty the 705s were purchased purely for their looks.

    Yeah I have a couple SVS 20-39s that are working just fine. Although I was thinking of upgrading them until this came along.

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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,146
    Well I ordered the 703s and a 706 center. Received email yesterday saying they had shipped, arrived today!! Unfortunately my 706 was damaged :'( Contacted Polk customer service and they're working on the return and replacement :)

    Thanks Polk!!!
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  • gce
    gce Posts: 2,158
    You'll like the 703's. I'm testing them out now and all I can say is they're staying! :smile:
    Anaheim Hills CA,
    HT 5.1: Anthem MRX 720 / BDP-Denon DBT1713UD / Polkaudio LSiM703 / W4S mAmp's / Polkaudio LSiM706c / Polkaudio LSiM702F/X's / SVS PC12-NSD / Panasonic TC P55VT30

    2 Channel: Rogue RP-5 / WireWorld Electra power cord / Marantz TT-15S1/ Ortofon - Quintet Black MC / Marantz NA8005 DAC / W4S mAmp's / Synology DS 216+ll-4TB / Polkaudio LSiM703
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